Child Life Specialist
Cherry Hill Free Clinic · Sioux Falls, SD · 1 mo ago
On-siteVolunteer
About the role
Join a dedicated Pediatric Child Life Specialist role focused on enhancing the healthcare experience for children and their families.
Responsibilities
- Developing, coordinating, and implementing developmentally appropriate play activities, expressive arts, and special events for pediatric patients both at bedside and in playroom settings.
- Advocate for children: Collaborate with healthcare teams to determine suitable therapeutic interventions, utilizing expertise in child development, family systems, and stress management.
- Family-centered care: Promote resiliency, positive coping skills, and provide ongoing assessment of interventions.
- Leadership duties: Oversee volunteer utilization within the Child Life department.
- Knowledge required: Medical diagnoses, procedures, and special needs of children with chronic or disabling conditions, with a focus on play therapy in healthcare environments.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Child Life, Child Development, Human Development, or related field.
- Completion of a Child Life internship.
- Certification as a Child Life Specialist (CCLS) or obtain within one year.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months.
- Preferred: Two years of experience working with children in therapeutic settings.
Schedule
Full-time employment with varied shifts and weekend rotation.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off